Dean looked at the unfamiliar number on his phone and nodded suspiciously: "Hello, this is Dean." ”

"Hello, Dean, I'm Maas's sister Neil."

On the other end of the phone, a female voice with a crying voice came.

Maas?

Hearing this name, Dean's mind immediately appeared with a very bright face with a smile, and a past that was almost forgotten.

To be precise, this is a matter of the predecessor.

Mas was Dean's former high school classmate, and the two had a very good relationship, until Dean went to college, and the two gradually became less connected.

Dean did hear Maas say that he had a sister named Neil, and he wanted to match him at the beginning, just because Maas's sister had been studying in England since she was a child.

So the two have not met.

After graduating from high school, Maas became a private detective because of the influence of some detective novels.

At the beginning, Maas also jokingly told Dean that he would help investigate his father's affairs if he had the chance.

But in fact, the two have not seen each other for more than two years, and only during the holidays will they send each other a text message to wish each other.

Don't...

Dean had a vague sense that he was about to run into trouble.

"Dean? Are you still there? ”

On the other end of the phone, the voice of Sister Maas, with a crying voice, continued.

Dean interrupted the memories, "Yes, Neil, I just remember the good times I had with Maas, is he okay?" ”

"No, he's not very good, my brother died two days ago and he was shot..."

“... I'm sorry when he will be buried, and I want to say my final goodbye to him. Dean had no sadness on his face, but his voice was much lower.

He's just an imposter with memories of his predecessor, and it's really hard to empathize with the death of his former friend.

Neil snorted, a little choked up, "My brother's body is still in the forensic department, and they said that we can only take my brother away when the autopsy report comes out..."

She couldn't say any more, and on the other end of the phone, she burst into tears.

An autopsy means that the deceased will be dissected and mutilated.

This kind of behavior is easy to make the sad family members feel more uncomfortable, but this is another part of the collection of evidence.

Dean pursed his lips and didn't speak.

Waiting for Neel's crying to subside, he spoke: "I'm sorry about what happened to Maas, is there anything I need help with?" I want to do something for Maas. ”

"No, Dean, I'm glad my brother has you as a friend."

Neil calmed down and continued: "Actually, I called you today because when I was packing up my brother's belongings, I found that he left you some things, and a letter, but I didn't have time to send it, if you have time, you can come and pick it up, or I will mail it to you." ”

“...”

Dean had a hunch that Maas's death might have something to do with those things.

Huh.

The trees want to be quiet, and the wind does not stop.

I inherited the body of my predecessor, and there are some things that I can't hide.

Dean sighed in his heart: "Neil, is Maas's address still in the same location?" ... Okay, I'll come and get it myself, and I'll go see Mas by the way..."

Hang up.

Dean dialed Sheila.

Sheila is usually idle, and she answers the phone quickly: "Dean, let me guess, you call me again, it can't be something, I can't come back at night, right?" If so, I promise to come to you in person, with my whip! ”

Dean: "..."

This old mother seems to be a little biao.

"Mom, here's the thing..."

Dean tells Sheila about Maas's situation.

"Oh, my god, are you talking about Mas the same Mas you used to play with in high school? I really didn't expect something like this to happen to him. Okay, baby, I forgive you, I can lend you the car if I need to..."

“... Can you lend me some more money? ”

Dean climbed up the pole and licked his face.

The little cash he had on him was not enough for accommodation, and he didn't have much credit card limit.

"Fuck off... By the way, where are you now? ”

Sheila was fierce on the phone, but she really hurt Dean.

Not long after the two ended the call, she drove her car to Dean's location, leaving not only the car keys with Dean, but also a prepared fried bacon and a thousand dollars in cash.

Dean looked at Sheila's back as she left, and his heart warmed.

Is this family?

That's nice!

Dean is essentially loveless.

In his world, there is no family, no love, and no friendship, only cold tasks and cold money.

When Dean felt a little warmth from Sheila, the memories that belonged to the predecessor in his mind became a little more empathetic.

In his heart, he also began to accept the fact that Sheila was his mother.

That awkwardness, the moment Sheila came over, there was no shadow.

Dean put the sliced pan-fried bacon in his mouth and started the car, smiling unconsciously.

It's good that someone cares!

...

Las Vegas is the largest city in Nevada, hundreds of kilometers from Los Angeles, where Dean is located.

Dean left around 10 a.m. and arrived at 2 p.m.

Las Vegas is a relatively "new" city, with wide roads, a lot of tourists, and many resorts and casinos around.

to this other party.

Dean's first impression was that it was hot.

The sun is shining overhead, and the people on the street are dressed coolly, and they look very laid-back on their bicycles.

While he was looking at his surroundings, a sweet-looking brown-haired girl wearing a T-shirt walked up to Dean: "Dean? ”

Dean saw the other man's red and swollen eyes and immediately realized that this was Neil.

Neil is petite, with a few freckles on her sweet face, and her red and swollen eyes glowing with melancholy, which makes people can't help but feel a little pity in their hearts.

Oops, it's the feeling of heartbeat.

Dean hurriedly opened his hands: "Neil, it's a pleasure to meet you, actually, Mas is my best brother, I'm sorry I wasn't by his side when he had an accident." ”

One mention of Maas.

Neil's eyes couldn't stop misting, and the whole person hugged Dean directly, hugging him tightly, as if he could feel that his brother was still by his side.

Dean gently patted Neil on the shoulder.

The moment he met Neil, he thought of Maas as a real good brother!

As a brother, Neil, he's taken care of!

Good for a while.

Neel let go of her hands.

She wiped her eyes a little embarrassed: "I'm sorry, Dean, I can't help but think of my brother when I see you, although we haven't been together for a long time, he is very good to me..."

"It's okay, Neal, I'll be your brother from now on, and it will make me feel better."

Dean waved his hand generously and let Neil get into the car.

Because of the large number of tourists and the desert in Las Vegas, the residential area is located outside the scenic area, and there are many bungalows, which are relatively winding.

Under Neil's guidance.

Dean walked around and finally stopped in front of a small two-story cottage.

The things and letters that Maas left him are here.